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Release date: 30th May 2006
Fountain Capital backed Total Learning Ltd announces first acquisition Total Learning Limited has announced the acquisition of one of the North-West region’s best performing work-based training providers, Damar Training, based in Stockport. The move is the first step towards the creation of a group of companies renowned for excellence in learning and skills. Damar Training offers a range of flexible training programmes designed to improve the skills of people employed in an office or customer-facing environment. For young learners, training usually leads to a recognised apprenticeship qualification. Training is delivered at times to suit employers and staff and each individual’s course is tailored to suit his or her needs. In its core vocational areas, Damar is currently the best performing training provider in Greater Manchester with 82 per cent of learners achieving their desired qualifications. This compares with a regional average of 47 per cent. Total Learning Limited’s Managing Director, Chris Cherry, formerly Director of Skills with the Learning and Skills Council in Greater Manchester, said: “we were attracted to Damar because they are clearly one of the highest quality providers of vocational training in Greater Manchester. “Work-based learning is increasing in importance as the Government focuses its attention on ensuring that young people, particularly those aged between 16 and 18, have the skills and attributes needed by employers. “I am delighted to confirm that Dale Stafford, who founded and successfully developed Damar over the last 26 years, will remain with us as a consultant and trainer.” For more information on training or vacancies please contact Damar Training on 0161 480 8171 or email maria@damartraining.com or visit www.damartraining.com. Notes to Editors Total Learning is the first project for niche private equity business Fountain Capital. Fountain has been established by Phillip Bennett and Jonathan Bourne, both of whom were previously with Halifax-based investment company Gartland Whalley and Barker plc (GWB). They have both been involved in the training sector for a number of years through GWB’s investment in quoted recruitment and training group Quantica plc. For more information visit www.fountaincapital.co.uk. Lester Wilson at Leeds-based law firm Watson Burton acted for Total Learning. Damar offers courses in business administration, accounts, customer service, contact centre skills, team leadership, management and IT that lead to nationally recognised qualifications as well as scheduled one day courses, tailored and fully bespoke programmes. |